Commissioners flag balcony solar, apartment access and upcoming nonfunctional turf ban for future agenda

Aug 4, 2026

Commissioners discussed growing interest in balcony/DIY apartment solar and a January 1 nonfunctional turf ban; staff said programs exist and will solicit customer input and consider whether enforcement or city compliance work is needed ahead of the ban.

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Commissioners raised two policy items for future consideration: small‑scale balcony or apartment solar and an impending statewide (or jurisdictional) ban on nonfunctional turf that takes effect Jan. 1. One commissioner noted that many solar incentive programs "leave out apartment dwellers" and suggested the commission examine how small or balcony solar might be permitted and supported.

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